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The Italian heart of Leichhardt

Located at the start of Norton Street's line of restaurants and cafes, Bar Italia is a popular place for reasonable pastas, serious coffee and a variety of gelato. The restaurant specialises in pasta but also offers foccacias for lunch and mains such as chicken schnitzel and salads. Bar Italia is open everyday for lunch and dinner and accepts BYO. Takeaway is available.

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  • luke151165   10 reviews
    Used to be one of the best around. Now just average and food quality has dropped to below par.

    3 months ago - 08/02/2013

  • mumsrite  Local Star   124 reviews
    The food there is undoubtedly overrated. I wouldn't call it great as two out of three times our pasta were overcooked and broken into bits, some even mushy. Taste was ordinary. We've certainly stopped ordering meals there but the coffee is still ok and gelato still good.

    4 months ago - 20/01/2013 via TrueLocal for iPhone

  • Belmore74   4 reviews
    I kind of like to pay for food that I wouldn't cook or wouldnt be able to cook welll myself!! I could cook a much better pasta than that which is served up at this place!!! And mine is pretty basic! Gelato bar is always a mess and off putting getting bits of other gelato in your scoop! Cheap and nasty!

    4 months ago - 08/01/2013 via TrueLocal mobile web

  • Easternian  Local Star   191 reviews
    Me, my friends, and my family always go to Bar Italia when we need a quick fix for pasta and gelato. Their food is delicious, affordable, and the full-range gelato is awesome too! Of course you won't be getting any fine-dining services in this area but if you want to have uninterrupted chats over your meal whilst enjoying your meal at the outdoor backyard, then this is the place to go.

    24/01/2012

  • JB-Union  Local Star   91 reviews
    Hello,
    Have been here on number of times. The food has always beem great. Serive is good. The gelato is good. Wonderful place to hang with friends. The coffee is good and stong, just the way i like it. Very busy eatery - good sign. Happy eating!
    Peace.

    29/08/2011

  • green0ne   12 reviews
    The only place I go to when I'm in Leichhardt! Coffee is great, and every time I can't pass up on their cannoli and panini! They are consistent, cheap and have a wonderful vibe!

    06/08/2011

  • MsNski   11 reviews
    When I first started going here about six years ago, the coffee was incredible. The standard of the coffee has undoubtedly dropped over the years.
    Apart from that, I still think their food is fantastic and the gelato is always superb.

    26/03/2011

  • ejb04   3 reviews
    If you like your coffee bitter, your milk burnt - then you'll be knocked over by Bar Italia. There seems to be dozens of staff fluttering through the cafe. Perhaps the time would be better spent, however, in the kitchen? Trying to improve what, I have to say, is dull, average food.

    2 Stars for the ambience.

    13/03/2011

  • Nick Phin   52 reviews
    I must say, the gelato here is some of the best I've ever had. Everytime I come here I must have the tiramasu and pistachio, although recently I have the almond and that is also fantastic. I would come here alone for the gelato.

    They also have pastas and other food on the menu, which is okay if you are looking for decently priced food.

    The decor isn't really that great, and you don't go here for the service.

    Have I mentioned how good the gelato is? You MUST go here to try it.

    30/04/2010

  • macdaddy   5 reviews
    Mixed feelings. You don't come to Bar Italia for anything other than desert, you just don't! They have been up and running for this long because their gelato is the best in Leichardt, and it's really great. But the food and atmosphere is just crappy and it doesn't compare to the rest of Norton St. I know it makes it seem 'authentic-like' but it's somewhat out of place and also the food you get in Italy is far better than what you get here. Go for the gelato and then eat it whilst walking around.

    24/03/2010

  • Monday:
    9:00 AM-12:00 AM
  • Tuesday:
    9:00 AM-12:00 AM
  • Wednesday:
    9:00 AM-12:00 AM
  • Thursday:
    9:00 AM-12:00 AM
  • Friday:
    9:00 AM-12:00 AM
  • Saturday:
    9:00 AM-12:00 AM
  • Sunday:
    9:00 AM-12:00 AM

Cafes

Cuisine

Italian Seafood

Licensing

BYO BYO (Wine Only) Unlicensed

Features

Private Function Parking Outdoor Seating

Editorial Reviews

  • Bar Italia

    Ultimate Sydney

    Sunday, August 02, 2009

    luxe iced coffee straight from Milan – but in Leichhardt.

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